Babyark Smart vs UPPAbaby Rove
The Smart is 1.8 in narrower.
Only the differences are shown.
| Babyark Smart | UPPAbaby Rove | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $990 | Not listed |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–50 lb | 14–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 17–49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 30–49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | 27 lb | 25.2 lbLightest |
| Base weight | 18 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 17 inNarrowest | 18.8 in |
| Head rule | Not listed | DO NOT use this Child Restraint system if the top of the child’s head is less than 1 in (2.54 cm) from the top of the headrest when in its highest position. (Rear-facing: Minimum 1" (2.5 cm) gap between the child’s head and top of headrest.) |
| Newborn insert | Infant Insert cushions: 'For infants up to 11 lbs. (5 kg) you must use the Infant Insert cushions to achieve the correct harness fit.' 'Discontinue use of Infant Insert cushions when child is more than 11 lbs. (5 kg).' | Comfort Inlay, 'designed for children who weigh 14 – 20 lbs (6.4 – 9 kg) approximately'; 'Remove the Comfort Inlay at 20 lbs (9 kg) or when the child begins growing on top of the buckle' |
| Installation | Rigid LATCH, Seat belt, Top tether | seat belt (lock-off doors) |
| Load leg | Yes | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 9 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | Not listed | 10 years |
UPPAbaby Rove
A convertible from UPPAbaby that starts rear-facing at 14 lb and goes to 65 lb forward-facing.
- Maker says no flame retardants in foam or fabrics
- Five recline positions
- Spring-loaded lock-off doors for the seat belt
- Rear-facing starts at 14 lb, so not for newborns
- No rear-facing height limit listed
Ask the meadow
Smart or Rove?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
Smart: certified for planes, 27 lb. Rove: certified for planes, 25.2 lb.
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